The Surprising Meaning Behind These 8 Really Weird Words
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021Don't you just love 'petrichor'? Especially if you're one of the 'bibliobibuli' that feels especially inspired after a good storm? No idea what I'm talking about? Get the definitions of eight weird words here.
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Impress your date…
With your vocabulary and this skill. Do you know that these common words are only found in English?
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For all the bookworms out there…
You’re not alone. Weird words like this one are no match for bibliophiles.
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Your dad looks like he gives a good hug…
Right!? These 10 words mean the opposite of what they used to mean.
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Who Knew…
There was a word for that deliciously moist and earthy smell? Be sure to check out these words that used to mean completely different things.
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Swap this one with…
“Glow” and “beam”…every chance you get. We’ll take weird words like this over these slang words that need to end.
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The men of Movember…
Know all too much about this practice. Next, check out these hyperbole examples.
Originally Published: January 08, 2019
Originally Published in Reader's Digest